Last week I wrote about The Bayou and mentioned their fried game hens. The idea of frying Cornish game hens seemed like a brilliant one to me. After all, we all love fried turkey, right? So it seemed to me that this would be sort of a miniature version of deep-fried turkey. It is. I simply coated the birds with some spices and yellow mustard and dunked them into the deep fryer … [Read more...]
Easy Asian Carrot Salad
This is a super simple recipe that features the bright taste of fresh carrots tossed in a Asian-style peanut-soy-chili sauce. There’s no cooking required so it can be made in a matter of minutes for a quick side dish. Serves 4-6 as a side or appetizer Ingredients: 4-5 large carrots, peeled 3 Tbs peanut butter (I prefer chunky but smooth works well too) 2 Tbs c … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table: Beef Stroganoff
One of my very favorite winter dishes is beef Stroganoff. Many American versions of Stroganoff incorporate mushrooms, but this is a simpler, more traditional preparation. It’s truly delicious and very easy to prepare. Don’t skimp on the meat! Use the best quality beef you can find. Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. beef tenderloin or other high-quality bee … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table: Tortellini Romeo & Juliet
A while back, I created this pasta dish - which appeared in the Taste of Park City cookbook - as a Valentine’s Day gift for my wife. It’s an elegant but easy dish for Cupid’s day, or anytime. Serves 2 Ingredients: 9 1/2 oz. fresh or frozen cheese tortellini 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 1 tbsp. Mango … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Skillet Roasted Chicken
There is absolutely nothing I like to eat better than a perfectly roasted chicken. And yet, I’m constantly amazed at how many chefs and restaurants fail in the mission to roast a chicken right. Granted, there’s no single method or recipe. I use three or four different recipes and techniques for roasting chickens, depending on my mood. However, this method is the simplest I kn … [Read more...]